Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2491 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Alberto Rivera IWA interviews Federica Fina of Cantine Fina from Marsala in Sicily.
These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.
Learning Objectives:
Discover the legacy of Cantine Fina and how tradition and innovation shaped its iconic wines and family values.
Learn about the role of women in Italian wine through Federica Fina’s personal journey and leadership in a male-dominated industry.
Gain practical insights into wine tasting, food pairing, client engagement, and global promotion of Cantine Fina wines.
More about today’s host:
Alberto Rivera IWA majored in International Relations and worked as a diplomat in Tokyo, as well as under a United Nations mandate to promote the Sustainable Development Goals within Chihuahua’s regional policies. After the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, he decided to take his passion for wine tasting to a professional level. He completed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and followed his love for Italy by combining these interests as an Italian wine instructor on an online education platform in Mexico.
Last year, he set his sights on earning the title of Italian Wine Ambassador, which he achieved in April 2024. It remains one of the proudest milestones of his wine journey, especially as one of the youngest candidates to pass the exam. Today, he’s a professional wine educator and consultant based in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Connect:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EaAWoxQjW/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somm.albertorivera/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/y-alberto-rivera-o/
More about the winery:
Cantine Fina, founded in 2005 by Bruno and Mariella Fina, is a family winery set on the hills of Marsala in western Sicily, overlooking the Stagnone lagoon and the Egadi Islands. The estate is dedicated to organic farming and produces wines from both native varieties—such as Grillo, Nero d’Avola, Perricone, and Zibibbo—and select international grapes like Chardonnay and Syrah. Their portfolio includes acclaimed labels like Kikè and Kebrilla Grillo, which showcase the balance of tradition and innovation at the heart of the winery.
Today, the winery is run jointly by Bruno and his children, Marco, Sergio, and Federica, who each bring their passion and expertise to roles in viticulture, winemaking, marketing, and enotourism. Federica Fina, in particular, leads the winery’s communications, hospitality, and international relations, often representing the brand at trade fairs and bringing forward its narrative of place, innovation, and family legacy.
Connect
Website: https://cantinefina.it/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinefina/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federica-fina-573277106
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